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For The Love Of Rugby

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Wales Rugby
Finn Russell
Scotland Rugby
Matt Stevens

England's most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs is a scrum-half so he’s spent most of his 127 games chatting away to team-mates, opposition and referees. His mate Dan Cole is still in the England squad, and has cult hero status thanks to his no-nonsense approach to most of life’s events. They’ve spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British and Irish Lions, and now ... more

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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to the 2025 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team and pick their team of the Autumn Nations Series.

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England have won eleven games in a row, but everyone is talking about what happened in the tunnel after the match. Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accused England flanker Tom Curry of being a “bully” and pushing him.

Meanwhile, South Africa definit... more

Ben Youngs & Dan Cole have called in the Anthony Wat-bomb Squad to preview England's final Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina. The trio also question the World Rugby Men's Player of the Year shortlist and evaluate the new Nations Champions... more

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Less than 24 hours after he kicked England to an iconic victory, fly-half George Ford joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to break down the gameplan that defeated New Zealand's All Blacks in the Autumn Nations Series.

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Recent Guests

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England rugby player who recently signed with Bordeaux
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Henry Pollock
Professional rugby player looking to build on a successful first season, introduced as a standout player from the last year.
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Trevor Nyakane
International rugby player who provides insights about Southern Hemisphere rugby and its adaptation to Northern Hemisphere challenges.
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Episode: Henry Pollock, Trevor Nyakane, Joe McCarthy, Ollie Lawrence, Chris Robshaw | Rugby All Stars Unite!
Joe McCarthy
A young rugby player providing insights into his recovery from surgery and plans for the season.
Leicester Tigers
Episode: Henry Pollock, Trevor Nyakane, Joe McCarthy, Ollie Lawrence, Chris Robshaw | Rugby All Stars Unite!
Ollie Lawrence
A rugby center who talks about his injury recovery and the competitive environment at Bath.
Bath Rugby
Episode: Henry Pollock, Trevor Nyakane, Joe McCarthy, Ollie Lawrence, Chris Robshaw | Rugby All Stars Unite!
Chris Robshaw
Former England rugby player and participant on Strictly Come Dancing who discusses the crossover of performance skills between rugby and dance.
Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: Henry Pollock, Trevor Nyakane, Joe McCarthy, Ollie Lawrence, Chris Robshaw | Rugby All Stars Unite!
Ollie Chessum
Recent Lion and notable player from Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers
Episode: Inside PREM Rugby: Bath's Blueprint, Chessum the Lion and a Royal Rumble
Johann van Graan
Head coach of Bath Rugby, leading them to multiple victories last season
Bath Rugby
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Asher Opoku-Fordjour
Young, rising star in rugby, recently started his international career
Sale Sharks
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Hosts

Ben Youngs
Co-host and former rugby player with extensive experience representing England and a strong connection to Leicester Tigers.
Dan Cole
Co-host and professional rugby player currently playing for England, recognized for both his on-field performance and engaging personality.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • What a great podcast

    I can’t believe I’ve just discovered this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dandare81
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • Good balance/insight

    Listen to a lot of rugby podcasts but this is becoming one of my favourites. Enjoy the way Ben and Dan provide smart insight without trying to be comedians. I enjoy bit banter but some other podcasts filled with inane public school boy humour by guys who aren’t as funny or interesting as they think they are taking over each other. Though there is good banter and the hosts have charisma on these podcasts it’s well balanced with smart insight. Don’t change a thing guys. Certainly filled gap in th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    swatt321
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Andy Farrell interview

    This was the third podcast interview with Andy Farrell I listened to on the same day, but was definitely the best of them. The way Youngs interacted with him l, seemed to put Farrell at ease and made for a much more interesting and detailed show. I enjoy the “banter” on other shows but keep coming back to FTLOR for the rugby analysis as well as the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexR-TBD
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Amazing

    Your rugby is amazing I have a season ticket for tigers also i watch prem final I will never forget you amazing people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leowebbo
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • #1 rugby podcast now

    Coley and Young’s content is quality and timing is great. They always have a podcast at the right time, for example right after big games and then a few days after too. Quality chat and content, all about the rugby with a bit of banter. It shows they put a shift in, put the pod first and for me as a result of that are now the number 1 rugby podcast. Keep up the good work gents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    haz1984
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners enjoy the mix of humor and insightful rugby analysis, finding it entertaining and informative.
Many appreciate the hosts' natural chemistry and personal anecdotes, enhancing the overall podcast experience.
Some feedback indicates a desire for more diverse topics or guests, specifically related to women's rugby.
The podcast is praised for its engaging format, which combines expert commentary with relatable storytelling.
There are mixed opinions regarding episode frequency, with some finding it challenging to keep up with the volume of content.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#3
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#207
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Apple Podcasts
#3
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
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#3
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#32
United Kingdom/Sports
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#4
Italy/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

England's Toughest Challenge & Player of the Year Controversy
Q: Who do you think needs a big game from the squad that's out there this weekend?
Slade will want to show his worth this weekend, especially after being on the peripheries for the first three games.
England beat physical Fiji, Springboks 14-man comeback & Scotland's latest shot at history
Q: What does England need to improve on before their next match against New Zealand?
England needs to enhance their ability to score back-to-back and maintain clinical exits from their half after scoring.
England beat physical Fiji, Springboks 14-man comeback & Scotland's latest shot at history
Q: How did the Springboks beat France in their own backyard?
South Africa played with tenacity and strategic kicking, capitalizing on France's mistakes and maintaining pressure despite being a player down.
Henry Pollock, Trevor Nyakane, Joe McCarthy, Ollie Lawrence, Chris Robshaw | Rugby All Stars Unite!
Q: How's the dynamic of your squad this new season?
McCarthy shares that the squad has great synergy and they aim to improve based on lessons learned from last year's finals.
Henry Pollock, Trevor Nyakane, Joe McCarthy, Ollie Lawrence, Chris Robshaw | Rugby All Stars Unite!
Q: How do you find the travel of competing in Europe?
Nyakane explains the differences in traveling up north compared to southern hemisphere routes and the impacts on player performance.

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4. Joe McCarthy
5. Ollie Lawrence
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